A speech at a chamber event shows his appeal, and his election opponents had better take notice.
May 2014
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Nigeria regime considering ‘all options’ to rescue girls
That includes the possibility of a military operation with foreign help against the Boko Haram militants.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
Our View: Early release for inmates can work if well-planned
Reinstating parole would let selected Maine offenders make a supervised re-entry into society.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
In doubt: Using student test scores to measure teacher quality
A study finds little backup that test results are a good way to evaluate teachers, but many states do it.
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Dare to try forbidden rice in pudding (it’s perfectly OK)
The Chinese black rice, now easily available, is a healthy whole grain.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Dressin’ up the dog
The Blue Rooster in Portland unveils a lineup of inspired wieners created by Maine chefs.
Posted inNation & World
Panel split on Virginia same-sex marriage ban
The legal issues preview those that may land in the Supreme Court.
Posted inBusiness
Bigger role seen for Freddie, Fannie
The chief regulator says his plan is to keep the companies going strong while Congress sorts out how to revamp the nation’s housing finance system.
Posted inNews
Down East prison inmate died of natural causes, officials say
Phillip Kay had blood clots in both lungs, an autopsy finds.
Posted inNation & World, News
Anti-Jewish attitudes prevalent, survey shows
One-fourth of the world’s adults and 9 percent of America’s are found to be anti-Semitic.